When also considering the controllability Quintana packs (signed through 2020 with team options for ’19/’20 at $48.5 million), there’s no reason not to believe there will be a sizeable return for his services.

Not only is he the best option on the trade market, but there is little uncertainty about what he brings to the table — unlike New York’s youngsters who are competing for the final two spots in this year’s rotation.

Last season, Quintana went 13-12 with a 3.20 ERA while his 208 innings of work earned him an All-Star appearance and a tenth place finish in the AL CY-Young award voting.

Despite trustworthy innings at a cheap price and club control until 2021, however, the price in prospects have obviously steered the Yankees away — as it has in the past.

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